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one.
because of my littlest man's dietary restrictions due to his severe egg allergy, if we are going to eat out, we have one option; mexican fare.
there's no egg in chips, salsa, queso, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
it sounds like we have a whole shebang of variety to choose from, but when it's basically the same ingredients slightly reconstructed it gets o.l.d. quick.
if there is a new mexican restaurant in town, it's big news for us. {enter zocalo: mexican street food}
we drive ten minutes down the road while i hope somehow their tacos are better and different than all the rest.
and... my taco tired tastebuds are proud to say that zocalo's tacos were better than all the rest. their queso was fresher tasting and full of veggies (what a nice healthy surprise!). note to self: you could put beets in queso and your kids would eat it. and so, if you live near me, head over. they did not even pay me to tell you all that.
dear me. their corn is better than the midwest's. it's a crazy good combination of cheese, chipotle, cilantro and spice. a must.
two.
as much as i miss my sweet home of california, i am really fortunate to live in conde nast's number one city in the united states: charleston. the atmosphere, ambiance, culture, sites, friendliness, lodging, restaurants, and shopping all qualified "us" to be the best. want to visit?
three.
in case i fool you and appear to have "things together" please know that i have not had a hair cut in over 17 months (liz, shoot me now.) and i only wear make-up to church on sunday mornings. i feel like the lack of haircuts and make-up-less-ness both caught up with me this weekend. so with that, i will break the think of all the money i'm saving mindset and make an appointment to clip my whole lotta dead ends.
four.
my niece, camryn, turned four and we celebrated on saturday. as we left the party, my sister-in-law (camryn's mama) gave my hunter and sage a balloon. camryn later said it was the "worst birthday ever because she had to give her balloons away." oh to be four... when a terrible day merely consists of having to give two of your five balloons away.
five.
i thoroughly enjoy the feeling of clean teeth. there is something so satisfying knowing your teeth are not rotting away while you live. i prefer to brush my teeth after i eat or at least chew trident gum. but, i can only chew the gum for a few minutes (five is the record) before it makes me nauseous. i have to spit it out immediately before i puke and have to drink tons of water to feel better. i am not even pregnant! (promise!) this is just normal me. my normal is weird. all that for some clean feeling teeth. this story is brought to you by my dentist. ; )
have a wonderful week.
-carissa
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The Mexican corn fills me with the desire to jump on 385 South and head your way.
It would be hard to give away balloons at a party. JDaniel would struggle if he had to do it.
I am linking up today! I have tried to link up before and I have know idea why its doesn't work for me. I know it says it takes a few minutes but I never see it appear.
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend. And I have def been known to go wayyy too long for a haircut...it's actually about that time. Happy Monday!
I am soo guilty of not getting my hair cut often. I'm not sure why I let it go so long or grow so long but it just seems to happen! That Mexican place looks ah-mazing!!! And I am a little jealous that you live in Charleston. We have always said if we were to ever leave Maryland that is one of the places we'd consider living. Have a great week!
lol about your teeth! I love having clean teeth too. I'm getting to where I don't even really like to chew gum and I used to chew it all the time. part of growing up? :)
Oh, that corn looks sooo good!
Make-up-less and split ends?? That's me, too.
Yes, I want to visit! That picture is beautiful.
Hi!
I've gone way toooooo long without a hair cut sometimes. It gets rather annoying when hair keeps falling in my face. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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I love Mexican and that food looks delicious. But I do see how it could get old if that was your only choice. Now I want some Mexican :) I have heard only beautiful things about Charleston and would love to visit one day. I haven't had a trim in forever either (and never wear make up) but need to make an appointment ASAP! Good for you for breaking the bank :) I can't chew gum for a long period of time either and usually only chew it for fresher breathe, not just because.
clean teeth, no haircut and mexican food. same here, sister.
Wow, that corn looks insanely good!
Glad your taking a little time to take care of you and get your hair cut. I adore going to the salon even though I have not gone in a while either. Just enjoying the quiet and someone coming your hair is so luxurious ;)
Yes I want to visit...couldn't we work it so it was like a "work" visit for my hubby, you know, a Worship Pastor thing...:)
And wow, I have never had corn like that. Yum.
That corn sounds divine! :) Now go brush your teeth and get a haircut! ;))
Mmm, looks good! I love mexican food. :)
We are very blessed by having a pretty well-priced hair salon walking distance from our house. Do we need much more? :)
Love,
~bree
That corn looks so yummy! I had some roasted corn last week and it was so good with parmesan cheese, butter, and garlic!
that corn looks amazing!! I will have to agree easily with the rating of Charleston...by far my favorite city I've visited! Gorgeous! That quote by your niece is hilarious...life is rough at that age! ;) And I'm weird with gum in the fact that it starts to give me a headache if I chew it for too long. happy Monday!
that's too funny about the balloons! and also, i wish i could live in charleston... i am probably headed for north carolina in the next year, & i'm really excited about that :)
Oh, that corn looks absolutely scrumptious!
How I wish I could go 17 months without a haircut. It's every 4 weeks and if I'm lucky, 5. Gotta wash that gray right outta my head.
Yes, for my greatest concern to be that I had to give away one of my balloons. Oh, to be a kid again!
Hugs to you dear!
mexican restaurants are also one of our only safe choices with liam's gluten-free, casein-free diet. liam can eat tortilla chips all day long. :) and charlotte definitely is on our list of places to visit. we actually plan on taking our boys on a month-long cross-country trip in an rv next summer. california to the carolinas and back!
Love Mexican Restaurants!!!
That corn on the cob looks Delicious....YUM!
Holy moly that corn looks delicious. I never knew corn could look so good!
Glad you were able to find a better mexican. No 2 restaurants are created equal. that's for sure.
Girl, get a hair cut. haha, I remember when you said it had been 12 months and I said, get a haircut. hahaha ;)
I loved that her day was ruined by the balloons. Kids are hilarious.
Emily w/Amazing Grapes
love it! We had mexican this weekend too! the waitress couldnt stop taking peeks at Mia =). lol im starting to know what you mean about haircuts and makeup. its really an effort with a little one! ps thanks for your last post too! XOXO
I have spent waaaay too much time catching up on your blog- Love your last two posts especially :) ...and your pics are always so great! Seriously need some of that corn- looks amazing!! I am so tired of using my phone for pics- we are going camera shopping soon though, yay! I know you have said it before, but what kind of camera do you have? I am going back and forth b/t canon and nikon... can't decide.
I'm the same way with gum! And I gag when I brush my teeth! So weird.
Ahhhh I LOVE Charleston :) Such a beautiful city!
Charleston and Mexican food - a great combination!
Yummy! That Mexican food looks soooo good!
I always love your pictures. They make my heart smile.
I linked up today! Happy Monday :)
Well, now you're just bragging with all of that spectacular looking Mexican food. And somehow I didn't realize you are in Charleston! Cory and I went a couple of years ago. SWOON!!!
Mmm, new and good mexican food is a win-win situation! That corn looks SO delicious. As for the haircut, I feel your pain. Not 17 months worth, but I had about 7 months of scraggly hair and it was awwwwful. Go indulge! And then get some new shampoo that smells good, and you're set for another year. ;)
Oh my gosh!! That corn looks so delicious!! Charleston sounds so pretty and perfect! I wish I could visit too!!
We live in California and dream of moving to a place like Charleston. Your photos are stunning! I was cracking up over the gum because I'm the same way with gum. It drives my husband nuts! : )
carissa, For some reason for the last few weeks, the miscellany monday icon html has said the IMG tag is broken. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Oh my gosh I just love the pictures! They're all so vibrant! Is that really a story from your dentist- funny story!
Beautiful pictures...and that food looks so good!
I feel the need to drop everything and make some quesadillas. ;o) That food looks delicious! I'm sure you would disagree, but I'm not convinced I could EVER be tired of mexican food.
I keep seeing your spiritually sound comments over at FPFG and just had to shop by & visit the gal behind them!
That mexican looks so good! I don't know.....it would take a while for me to tire of mexican. Not sure if it's possible? ;)
I LOVE mexican food. I too grew up in SoCal, and I miss it! (Good mexican food, not Cali.) Haha.
what a great deal on the jacket! i want one in my size, too! im a new follower and linking up for the first time today... what a fun idea, thanks for hosting!
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